Which of the following layers protect us from meteor showers?
A
Troposphere
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B
Mesosphere
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C
Exosphere
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D
Thermosphere
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Solution
The correct option is B Mesosphere Meteors burn due to the friction of the Earth's atmosphere in Mesosphere. The temperature in Mesosphere drops as the height increases.